Operation Reservist

November 8, 1942 · Oran

Result Vichy French victory

Two British ships carrying American troops tried to force their way into Oran harbour during the Torch landings. Vichy French guns destroyed both and most of the men were killed or captured.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

United States Killed 194 · Wounded 164

United Kingdom Killed 113 · Wounded 86

Strength
4,000
Killed
165
Ships
31